Raffles for the Benefit of Phillip Smythe- elephant hunt added

29 December 2020, 04:29

larryshores

quote:
Originally posted by tanks:
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Originally posted by larryshores:
Let me add that we now have Pay Pal.

E-mail address used for Paypal?

PM me your e mail address.

29 December 2020, 19:45

larryshores

We appreciate every single contribution. However, we MUST have information. Please identify which raffle and provide complete contact information.

Thanks!

29 December 2020, 21:21

larryshores

The AWCC has been approached by a very reputable operator in Zim about a donation of a non-trophy elephant hunt. Details to follow.

30 December 2020, 03:52

Michael Robinson

Larry, PM sent.

30 December 2020, 05:10

Michael Robinson

Thanks, Larry. Just bought six tix for the Bots buff hunt, ten for the SD pheasant hunt and ten for the hog hunt at your place.

If I win the latter, I hope you won't mind a repeat performance.

I have hunted before with Larry on his ranch in Florida. (I won an AR-hosted raffle a couple of years ago for the benefit of then-injured PH Bossie Mostert.)

Larry and his lovely wife are consummate hosts, and the hog hunting is par excellence.

I believe, if memory serves, that I shot four hogs in one day, without really trying. Larry has tons of hogs on his place, and many well-placed feeders that entice them within range of well-situated blinds.

Thank you, Larry, for your laudable efforts in this matter. And thank you, Saeed, for hosting and facilitating these efforts.

And, of course, best wishes to Phillip and his family. I hope this money helps, and the doctors deliver wondrous results!

30 December 2020, 05:39

tanks

Great.

Just got two tickets for the Botswana raffle.

30 December 2020, 06:46

larryshores

quote:
Originally posted by Michael Robinson:
Thanks, Larry. Just bought six tix for the Bots buff hunt, ten for the SD pheasant hunt and ten for the hog hunt at your place.

If I win the latter, I hope you won't mind a repeat performance.

I have hunted before with Larry on his ranch in Florida. (I won an AR-hosted raffle a couple of years ago for the benefit of then-injured PH Bossie Mostert.)

Larry and his lovely wife are consummate hosts, and the hog hunting is par excellence.

I believe, if memory serves, that I shot four hogs in one day, without really trying. Larry has tons of hogs on his place, and many well-placed feeders that entice them within range of well-situated blinds.

Thank you, Larry, for your laudable efforts in this matter. And thank you, Saeed, for hosting and facilitating these efforts.

And, of course, best wishes to Phillip and his family. I hope this money helps, and the doctors deliver wondrous results!

Mike:

We would gladly have you back.

30 December 2020, 23:44

Lhook7

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Originally posted by larryshores:
quote:
Originally posted by cnm123:
Can you provide the pay pay details

PM me your e mail address

PM sent

31 December 2020, 23:04

larryshores

An elephant hunt has been added above
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01 January 2021, 00:18

458Win

Phillip died last night .
Even in a profession stacked with unique, highly competent individuals, Phillip stood tall !

Anyone who claims the 30-06 is ineffective has either not tried one, or is unwittingly commenting on their own marksmanship
Phil Shoemaker
Alaska Master guide
FAA Master pilot
NRA Benefactor www.grizzlyskinsofalaska.com

01 January 2021, 00:52

ilw

That is sad.

I pray for wife and children.

01 January 2021, 05:04

Brandon.Gleason

Terrible news of his passing.

Larry, does the organization incur fees with PayPal? If so I'll send a check instead.

01 January 2021, 06:16

larryshores

Yes. We do incur fees with Pay Pal.

01 January 2021, 15:51

DCS Member

I’m not so sure, but PayPal fees can be averted if it is designated as a gift.

Mr. Shores, please send me a PM and I’ll send something.

I hope 2021 will be much better.

01 January 2021, 18:33

Charles_Helm

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I’m not so sure, but PayPal fees can be averted if it is designated as a gift.

My understanding is that if you choose "Friends and Family" with PayPal they will add the fees to your total. Of course, if you do this when buying something and do not receive it, you will have no recourse through PayPal. Speaking generally here, not about these raffles.

02 January 2021, 21:13

JCS271

Paypal "friends and family", No fees.

Paypal "goods and services", 3% fee.

02 January 2021, 21:45

DLS

Larry, I’ve been away on a sheep hunt, as you know. In light of Phil’s passing, will these continue for the benefit of his family? I don’t want to assume, but if so, I’ll contribute. Dan

02 January 2021, 23:02

larryshores

quote:
Originally posted by DLS:
Larry, I’ve been away on a sheep hunt, as you know. In light of Phil’s passing, will these continue for the benefit of his family? I don’t want to assume, but if so, I’ll contribute. Dan

Thanks Dan.

He has large medical bills outstanding . He has a pregnant wife and two small children .

All funds raised are going to the family .

Let me add that the first transfer will happen next week.

03 January 2021, 02:52

DLS

quote:
Originally posted by larryshores:
quote:
Originally posted by DLS:
Larry, I’ve been away on a sheep hunt, as you know. In light of Phil’s passing, will these continue for the benefit of his family? I don’t want to assume, but if so, I’ll contribute. Dan

Thanks Dan.

He has large medical bills outstanding . He has a pregnant wife and two small children .

All funds raised are going to the family .

Let me add that the first transfer will happen next week.

Got it, thanks! I’ll get right on this.

Dan

03 January 2021, 04:00

DCS Member

quote:
Originally posted by JCS271:
Paypal "friends and family", No fees.

Paypal "goods and services", 3% fee.

I wasn’t given the option yesterday, but willing to transfer funds to cover whatever service fee incurred.

03 January 2021, 05:57

larryshores

Gentlemen:

We have collected a bit over $12,000 through PayPal. The fees were approximately $400.

It isn’t the end of the world
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03 January 2021, 13:24

Charlie64

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Larry, What was collected thru DSC And any idea of the medical costs ?

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03 January 2021, 15:36

larryshores

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Originally posted by Charlie64:
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Larry, What was collected thru DSC And any idea of the medical costs ?

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I do not know on either question.

Nine days in intensive care has to be expensive.

03 January 2021, 21:00

larryshores

As of Thursday, DSC had collected $10,800.

03 January 2021, 23:27

470Evans

Thank you Larry,

Check sent.

03 January 2021, 23:59

larryshores

Thanks to everyone who has participated.

We have had a lot inquiries for which we have not gotten a request for a ticket.

I have not been in the office since Tuesday. My info may not be up to date. We have at least two people who have sent money in some form or fashion who have NOT sent any contact info . PLEASE send your contact info if you choose to participate.

We have several who have sent money that have NOT specified which raffle in which they wish to participate . In retrospect, perhaps the raffles should have been priced such that they could not be mistaken.

We still have plenty of tickets available, particularly for those items other than the Botswana Buffalo hunt .

We are going to make the first transfer tomorrow .

04 January 2021, 19:59

larryshores

I want to follow up on something I posted last night.

We have received money from quite a few people who have either failed to tell us which raffle they wish to participate or failed to give us contact information.

If you choose to participate, please make sure that all information requested has been provided. Also tell us which raffles you are interested in.

Thanks!

04 January 2021, 20:21

fairgame

quote:
Originally posted by larryshores:
As of Thursday, DSC had collected $10,800.

Good stuff Larry. You are the man.

04 January 2021, 23:10

larryshores

quote:
Originally posted by fairgame:
quote:
Originally posted by larryshores:
As of Thursday, DSC had collected $10,800.

Good stuff Larry. You are the man.

Thanks Andrew.

That is what DSC has collected. The AWCC has collected far more. I'll post some info later in the week. We are buried with work right now.

05 January 2021, 04:26

larryshores

I just got a report texted to me from one of my assistants. I have not yet verified .

The following is what was reported to me as sold:

Buffalo 119 out of 150

Shotgun 6 out of 100

Hog hunt 30 out of 250

Pheasant hunt 17 out of 250

Elephant 3 thus far.

Keep in mind that this changes constantly.

We have collected $2,650 that we have absolutely no idea what they want to purchase.

I would have to guess that the buffalo hunt will sell out. If and when the buffalo hunt sells out, we may have the drawing for the buff earlier than the stated date.

One more thing. If this goes well, we may well have another round. We have been offered some very interesting hunts.

Thanks all!

05 January 2021, 18:18

fairgame

quote:
Originally posted by larryshores:
I just got a report texted to me from one of my assistants. I have not yet verified .

The following is what was reported to me as sold:

Buffalo 119 out of 150

Shotgun 6 out of 100

Hog hunt 30 out of 250

Pheasant hunt 17 out of 250

Elephant 0 thus far.

Keep in mind that this changes constantly.

We have collected $2,650 that we have absolutely no idea what they want to purchase.

I would have to guess that the buffalo hunt will sell out. If and when the buffalo hunt sells out, we may have the drawing for the buff earlier than the stated date.

One more thing. If this goes well, we may well have another round. We have been offered some very interesting hunts.

Thanks all!

Larry when I grow up I want to be like you.

05 January 2021, 18:28

larryshores

We have a few more this morning. We have resolved most of the unknown items . Not all but most.

I am hoping that the Buffalo is sold out today or tomorrow.

06 January 2021, 00:41

larryshores

The first transfer to the family has been sent.

06 January 2021, 00:50

Crazy_farmer

Thanks for doing all this!

I know I sent money first for a buff and then few hours later for a Ele ticket, and got my number for the buff but not the ele.

I know you said the office was closed over the holidays. Just hoping to help clear any missing info.

06 January 2021, 01:53

larryshores

quote:
Originally posted by Crazy_farmer:
Thanks for doing all this!

I know I sent money first for a buff and then few hours later for a Ele ticket, and got my number for the buff but not the ele.

I know you said the office was closed over the holidays. Just hoping to help clear any missing info.

Thank you sir. I can assure you that the numbers will be issued shortly .

The first few days after year end are a nightmare for us on an annual basis . I have had my office manager running crazy trying to sort out certain things for my year end . Clients are running me ragged.

In addition, it has taken immense amounts of time trying to sort out this raffle . We have several with no contact info provided. Others have not indicated which raffle they were interested in. We have some that just make no sense . For example, someone sent $20 with no explanation. No raffle ticket is $20.

I apologize. They will be issued soon.